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Chemist Chelsie Beck is running for Richland School Board, Director District 3. The seat is currently held by Lindsay Lightner, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in August of this year. For more than a decade, Beck has worked for a local lab managed by the Department of Energy. Her mother was a Washington state public school teacher and now she is a parent to two children in the school district. Additionally, Beck is an active community volunteer, working as a coach with the YMCA, an elementary school classroom volunteer, and the treasurer for the local Cub Scout Pack.
Beck wants to bring open-minded and responsive leadership to the school district. Her central goal is to refocus the school board on delivering high-quality education. Beck also wants to work to close the achievement gap so that all Richland students have the support and opportunities to achieve success. Beck has earned strong endorsements from educators and community leaders in this race.
Beck is facing Nino Kapitula, who wants to make the school district a battleground for divisive politics and misinformation. Kapitula, a former insurance agent, is Republican-endorsed and boasts a conservative campaign platform. If elected, she would likely distract the district from addressing the most important issues facing students and families by focusing instead on a conservative political agenda.
We recommend Chelsie Beck for Richland School Board, Director District 3.
Last updated: 2023-10-10Chelsie Beck
Chemist Chelsie Beck is running for Richland School Board, Director District 3. The seat is currently held by Lindsay Lightner, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in August of this year. For more than a decade, Beck has worked for a local lab managed by the Department of Energy.
Chemist Chelsie Beck is running for Richland School Board, Director District 3. The seat is currently held by Lindsay Lightner, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in August of this year. For more than a decade, Beck has worked for a local lab managed by the Department of Energy. Her mother was a Washington state public school teacher and now she is a parent to two children in the school district. Additionally, Beck is an active community volunteer, working as a coach with the YMCA, an elementary school classroom volunteer, and the treasurer for the local Cub Scout Pack.
Beck wants to bring open-minded and responsive leadership to the school district. Her central goal is to refocus the school board on delivering high-quality education. Beck also wants to work to close the achievement gap so that all Richland students have the support and opportunities to achieve success. Beck has earned strong endorsements from educators and community leaders in this race.
Beck is facing Nino Kapitula, who wants to make the school district a battleground for divisive politics and misinformation. Kapitula, a former insurance agent, is Republican-endorsed and boasts a conservative campaign platform. If elected, she would likely distract the district from addressing the most important issues facing students and families by focusing instead on a conservative political agenda.
We recommend Chelsie Beck for Richland School Board, Director District 3.
Chelsie Beck
Chemist Chelsie Beck is running for Richland School Board, Director District 3. The seat is currently held by Lindsay Lightner, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in August of this year. For more than a decade, Beck has worked for a local lab managed by the Department of Energy.
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